Category Archives: Local News
Walsh urges Branch County residents to register for CodeRED alerts, as peak severe weather season approaches
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - In the wake of a historic and deadly EF-3 tornado that devastated the Union City area March 6, Branch County Administrator Frank Walsh is urging all residents to sign up for the...
Mar 16, 2026 Screenshot
Coldwater City Council moves to strengthen financial position with budget amendments
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater is moving to strengthen its financial position, proposing a series of budget amendments for the 2025-2026 fiscal year that would trim the projected deficit...
Mar 14, 2026
Annual "Roof Sit for a Cause" raises over $20,000 for The Branch County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Despite winds clocking in at over 45 mph at times, Coldwater and Branch County rallied together Friday to raise $20,700 during the annual Roof Sit for a Cause at the Coldwater M...
Mar 14, 2026
Dedicated Facebook page established for tornado recovery information
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Union City Community Schools has announced that UC Tornado Response Team is now the https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579478720092 official social media page, which wil...
Mar 14, 2026
Marshall MSP Post to add eight new troopers this summer, restoring 24 hour patrols to Branch County
MARSHALL, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan State Police Marshall Post is set to receive eight new troopers in July to address a critical staffing shortage that has recently left the post with no on-duty cover...
Mar 13, 2026 Michigan State Police cruiser (courtesy MSP)
Coldwater announces special March leaf collection
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - As was the case for many communities in southern Michigan, a significant early November snow forced an abrupt end to fall leaf collection. For that reason Coldwater City Manager...
Mar 13, 2026
Whitmer joins law enforcement for update on synagogue attack
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI (WTVB) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined law enforcement officials in West Bloomfield this morning to provide an update on the investigation into a deadly attack at Temple Israel...
Mar 13, 2026
High winds causing power outages
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The high winds have been the cause of multiple scattered power outages today, the Consumers Energy outage numbers have fluctuated throughout the day as the energy company had cr...
Mar 13, 2026
Coldwater property owners reminded to keep property free of debris and junk cars
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater is calling on property owners to tidy up their yards and porches as part of an ongoing initiative to maintain local standards. Residents are both encourage...
Mar 13, 2026
Quincy Township begins process to establish strict battery energy storage control ordinance
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - Quincy Township officials have formally initiated the process of drafting a strict "battery energy storage control ordinance" to maintain local authority over a proposed 180-megawa...
Mar 13, 2026
